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Extra-Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Extra-Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful treat with a perfect balance of doughiness and chewiness, bringing the warmth of home baking to your kitchen.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup salted butter (room temperature) Quality butter elevates your cookies—don’t skimp! Brands like Kerrygold offer great flavor.
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar Brown sugar adds moisture and gives that classic chewy texture.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar For a little sweetness to balance the depth of the brown sugar.
  • 1 tsp kosher salt Enhances the flavors—don’t skip it!
  • 1 tsp baking soda The key leavening agent for a chewy rise.
  • 1 large egg Make sure it’s at room temperature to blend well.
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract Use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor.
  • 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour Sifted flour ensures lighter cookies. All-purpose works best here.
  • 2 cups milk or semisweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping) I love Ghirardelli or Guittard chocolate chips for their melt-in-your-mouth quality.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC).
  2. In a stand mixer, combine the room-temperature butter, both sugars, kosher salt, and baking soda. Start on low speed until mixed, then increase to medium-high for a FULL 5 MINUTES. Scrape down the bowl occasionally.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract. Beat just until incorporated.
  4. Pause the mixer and add the flour, mixing on low until just combined—a few flour streaks are okay.
  5. Stir in the chocolate chips gently.
  6. Using a scoop, portion out two-tablespoon-sized balls of dough. Pinch them upwards slightly to shape them tall.
  7. Place the dough balls on parchment-lined baking sheets spaced about 3 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 8-11 minutes; the edges should be golden brown while the center still looks slightly underbaked.
  9. Immediately after removing from the oven, tap the baking sheet on the counter to deflate the cookies slightly. Reshape if needed.

Notes

For best results, use room-temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing.